1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 570 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950. 1981 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1961 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1961 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Innocenti 950 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
| Model | 950 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2620 mm |
